By Greg Luca, Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-05-13 00:54:59
2026年5月12日，周二，西部半决赛第五场在圣安东尼奥弗罗斯特银行中心 (Frost Bank Center) 举行，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) (1) 在上半场飞身扣篮。
当维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 在第四场被驱逐出场并准备重返赛场时，马刺队内外的许多人都在好奇，这位明星中锋在第五场会以怎样的姿态出现。
有人期待看到“愤怒的文班”，他在第四场对阵明尼苏达森林狼队的比赛中，因第二 quarter 早期肘击纳兹·里德 (Naz Reid) 被驱逐，这让他充满动力想要弥补错失的时间。另一些人则在寻找“成熟的文班”，他能够保持冷静，从容应对森林狼队持续的身体对抗。
在周二于弗罗斯特银行中心举行的第五场比赛中，马刺以 126-97 大胜对手。文班亚马疯狂砍下 27 分、17 个篮板、5 次助攻和 3 次盖帽，他在赛后表示，他认为这两种性格在自己身上都有体现的空间。
“我觉得这两者并不冲突，”文班亚马说道，“我两者兼备。”
马刺中锋文班亚马谈及第五场出现的是“愤怒的文班”还是“成熟的文班”：“我觉得这两者并不冲突。我两者兼备。” pic.twitter.com/C3QCO7k0BU
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
以下是马刺队在击败森林狼队并取得系列赛 3-2 领先后的采访实录：
维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama)
文班亚马预料到明尼苏达会在周二继续挑衅他，他知道自己的定力将面临考验。里德在一次罚球命中后回防时推搡了文班亚马，被判技术犯规，这只是森林狼队多次试图展现强硬对抗的缩影之一。
“我觉得‘愤怒诱饵’（rage baiting）可能是他们的策略之一，”文班亚马说，“所以，我觉得我们需要作为一个团队保持冷静。”
马刺中锋文班亚马谈及第四场被驱逐后在第五场的心态：“我觉得‘愤怒诱饵’可能是他们的策略之一。所以，我觉得我们需要作为一个团队保持冷静。” pic.twitter.com/7H0OEjz80I
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle)
对于斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) 来说，文班亚马的表现并不新鲜，他整个赛季都在见证这位明星中锋的统治力。卡斯尔称赞了文班亚马在进攻端保持侵略性且不强投，同时在防守端表现活跃且没有陷入犯规困扰。
“我觉得我们看到了那个贯穿全年的文班。我认为他的成熟度简直爆表，”卡斯尔说，“当他像那样打球，在防守端倾其所有并保持侵略性时，我觉得我们很难被击败。”
马刺后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔谈及文班：“我觉得我们看到了那个贯穿全年的文班。我认为他的成熟度简直爆表。……当他像那样打球，在防守端倾其所有并保持侵略性时，我觉得我们很难被击败。” pic.twitter.com/oWt1RplTHo
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
卡斯尔在第二节早期领到了个人第三次犯规，但在比赛剩余时间里成功避免了进一步的麻烦，最终在 27 分钟的出场时间里以 3 次犯规完赛。
在主教练米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson) 谈到文班亚马所面临的“令人作呕”的身体对抗以及裁判保护球员的职责后，马刺队预料到裁判会吹得更严，周二两队共计被吹罚了 48 次犯规。
“考虑到过去 48 小时发生的一切，我们知道裁判会吹得很紧，尤其是比赛初期，”卡斯尔说，“这就是你必须在每场比赛中去适应的东西。”
马刺后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔谈及第五场的吹罚：“考虑到过去 48 小时发生的一切，我们知道裁判会吹得很紧，尤其是比赛初期。这就是你必须在每场比赛中去适应的东西。” pic.twitter.com/vf4VBMJ0vR
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson)
尽管文班亚马表现最为抢眼，但约翰逊表示，阵容中的许多人都为第五场的胜利立下了汗马功劳。
“我认为我们打出了应有的敬畏感、纪律性、执行力、身体对抗和沉着冷静，”约翰逊说道，“而且我认为今晚我们有很多球员都做到了这一点，这真的很好。”
马刺教练米奇·约翰逊谈及球队在第五场胜利中的表现：“我认为我们打出了应有的敬畏感、纪律性、执行力、身体对抗和沉着冷静。而且我认为今晚我们有很多球员都做到了这一点，这真的很好。” pic.twitter.com/txCGEF2Q2Y
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
约翰逊称赞了后卫德亚伦·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 和迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper)，尽管他们在周二的比赛前都因伤病被列为出战成疑。福克斯当时正受右踝酸痛困扰，而哈珀则是左膝酸痛。
“当我走进球馆时，我甚至不知道他们是否能上场，”约翰逊说，“对那两个家伙来说，能打出这样的表现，在更衣室里给我们的震撼程度不亚于维克托。”
马刺教练米奇·约翰逊谈及带伤作战的后卫德亚伦·福克斯和迪伦·哈珀：“当我走进球馆时，我甚至不知道他们是否能上场。……对那两个家伙来说，能打出这样的表现，在更衣室里给我们的震撼程度不亚于维克托。” pic.twitter.com/vmEKEeFkfg
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper)
这位 20 岁的后卫在第三节为球队注入了活力，最终得到 12 分、10 个篮板，并贡献了一次足以入选集锦的扣篮。这位新秀表示，他几乎从未怀疑过自己周二是否会披挂上阵。
“如果伤势没有恶化，最坏的情况能是什么呢？这可是季后赛，”哈珀说，“在我内心深处，我知道我会上场，而且我想上场。”
马刺后卫迪伦·哈珀谈及第五场带伤作战：“如果伤势没有恶化，最坏的情况能是什么呢？这可是季后赛。在我内心深处，我知道我会上场，而且我想上场。” pic.twitter.com/REY09RIxTJ
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
德亚伦·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox)
尽管有伤病在身，福克斯依然贡献了 18 分和 5 次助攻。他表示，他为圣安东尼奥收割比赛的方式感到自豪。马刺队在第三节曾让 18 分的领先优势化为乌有，但随后迅速调整，在比赛末段将分差一度扩大到 30 分。
“我们知道自己有打出这种进攻高潮并压制对手的天赋。当你成为一支强队时，就是你能彻底击溃对手的时候，”福克斯说，“一旦我们重新取得领先，我们就再也没有回头，这就是我们想要成为的那支球队。”
马刺后卫德亚伦·福克斯谈及收割第五场的胜利：“我们知道自己有打出这种进攻高潮并压制对手的天赋。当你成为一支强队时，就是你能彻底击溃对手的时候。……一旦我们重新取得领先，我们就再也没有回头，这就是我们想要成为的那支球队。” pic.twitter.com/cO8GRFqX8x
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
凯尔登·约翰逊 (Keldon Johnson)
这位 NBA 年度最佳第六人在周二打出了他今年季后赛表现最好的一场比赛，11 投 8 中砍下 21 分。
凯尔登在常规赛期间场均得到 13.2 分，但在进入周二的比赛前，他在季后赛场均仅得到 7.3 分。
“就是去打球。我觉得在季后赛的很多比赛中，我有点想太多了，总想做到完美。今晚，我就是走上场去打球。我享受其中，冲击篮筐，打出我自己的风格。我顺其自然，球就投进了。我只需要坚持下去，”约翰逊说，“尽管之前的季后赛或这一段赛程很艰难，但今晚能找回状态对信心是巨大的提升。”
马刺前锋凯尔登·约翰逊谈及在季后赛开局不顺后于第五场的表现：“就是去打球。我觉得在季后赛的很多比赛中，我有点想太多了，总想做到完美。……今晚能找回状态对信心是巨大的提升。” pic.twitter.com/myAMSBFagQ
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell)
作为马刺队中效力时间仅次于约翰逊的球员，德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell) 表示，他很高兴看到这位“最佳第六人”找回状态。
“我真的超级、超级为他感到高兴，”瓦塞尔说，“他是特别的。他只需要上场并保持侵略性，就像他今天这样。保持自信，抛开杂念。他是我们能处在现在这个位置的重要原因。当他打出那样的表现时，我们是一支很难被击败的球队。”
马刺后卫德文·瓦塞尔谈及凯尔登·约翰逊在第五场的出色表现：“他是特别的。他只需要上场并保持侵略性。保持自信，抛开杂念。他是我们能处在现在这个位置的重要原因。当他打出那样的表现时，我们是一支很难被击败的球队。” pic.twitter.com/eihEul2Jwh
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月13日
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What the Spurs had to say after taking control in Game 5
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) goes to dunk the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
As Victor Wembanyama was preparing to return to action after being ejected from Game 4, many around the Spurs wondered which version of the star center might emerge for Game 5.
Some expected to see “Upset Vic,” motivated to make up for lost time after being kicked out of a Game 4 loss to Minnesota early in the second quarter following an elbow to Naz Reid. Others were looking for “Mature Vic,” who would be poised to keep a level head in the face of the Timberwolves’ consistent physicality.
After exploding for 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a 126-97 win during Game 5 on Tuesday in the Frost Bank Center, Wembanyama said he can see room for each side of his personality.
“I feel like they ain’t mutually exclusive,” Wembanyama said. “I’m looking for both.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on whether “upset Vic” or "mature Vic” showed up in Game 5: “I feel like they ain’t mutually exclusive. I’m looking for both.” pic.twitter.com/C3QCO7k0BU
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Here’s what the Spurs had to say after knocking off the Timberwolves to take a 3-2 lead in the series:
Victor Wembanyama
Expecting that Minnesota would continue to prod him on Tuesday, Wembanyama knew his poise would be tested. Reid earned a technical foul when he shoved Wembanyama on the way back down the floor after a made free throw, marking one of many times the Timberwolves made their presence felt.
“I feel like the rage baiting would’ve been maybe one of their strategies,” Wembanyama said. “So, I feel like we need to stay composed as a team.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on his mentality in Game 5 after being ejected from Game 4: “I feel like the rage baiting would’ve been maybe one of their strategies. So, I feel like we need to stay composed as a team.” pic.twitter.com/7H0OEjz80I
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Stephon Castle
Wembanyama’s performance was nothing new for Castle, who has seen the star center deliver all season. Castle praised Wembanyama for playing aggressive on offense without forcing shots, and for being active on defense without fouling.
“I feel like we got the Vic that you’ve seen all year. I think his maturity level was off the charts,” Castle said. “When he’s playing like that, playing aggressive with everything he brings for us defensively, I feel like we’re pretty hard to beat.”
Spurs guard Stephon Castle, on Wemby: “I feel like we got the Vic that you’ve seen all year. I think his maturity level was off the charts. … When he’s playing like that, playing aggressive with everything he brings for us defensively, I feel like we’re pretty hard to beat.” pic.twitter.com/oWt1RplTHo
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Castle picked up his third foul early in the second quarter but managed to avoid further trouble the rest of the game, finishing with three fouls over 27 minutes.
After coach Mitch Johnson spoke about the “disgusting” physicality Wembanyama faces and the officials’ duty to protect him, the Spurs expected the referees to be more active, and the teams combined for 48 fouls Tuesday.
“We knew with everything that happened in the last 48 hours that they were going to call it pretty tight, especially early on in the game,” Castle said. “That’s just something you have to work through game to game.”
Spurs guard Stephon Castle, on the officiating in Game 5: “We knew with everything that happened in the last 48 hours that they were going to call it pretty tight, especially early on in the game. That’s just something you have to work through game to game.” pic.twitter.com/vf4VBMJ0vR
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Mitch Johnson
Though Wembanyama was the standout, Johnson said much of the roster deserved credit for the Game 5 performance.
“I thought we played with the appropriate fear, discipline, execution, physicality, poise,” Johnson said. “And I thought we had it from an array of people tonight, and it was really good to see.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on the team’s performance in a Game 5 win: “I thought we played with the appropriate fear, discipline, execution, physicality, poise. And I thought we had it from an array of people tonight, and it was really good to see.” pic.twitter.com/txCGEF2Q2Y
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Johnson credited guards De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper for delivering despite being listed on the team’s injury report as questionable coming into Tuesday’s matchup. Fox was nursing right ankle soreness, while Harper was dealing with left knee soreness.
“I didn’t know when I walked in the building if they were going to play,” Johnson said. “For those two guys to have performances like that was as a strong of a statement for us in that locker room as Victor’s.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on injured guards De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper: “I didn’t know when I walked in the building if they were going to play. … For those two guys to have performances like that was as a strong of a statement for us in that locker room as Victor’s.” pic.twitter.com/vmEKEeFkfg
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Dylan Harper
After finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds and a dunk for the highlight reels while providing a third-quarter spark, the 20-year-old rookie said he had little doubt whether he would suit up Tuesday.
“If nothing is getting worse, what’s the worst that can happen? It’s the playoffs,” Harper said. “In the back of my head, I knew I was going to play and I wanted to play.”
Spurs guard Dylan Harper, on playing through injury in Game 5: “If nothing is getting worse, what’s the worst that can happen? It’s the playoffs. In the back of my head, I knew I was going to play and I wanted to play.” pic.twitter.com/REY09RIxTJ
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
De’Aaron Fox
Finishing with 18 points and five assists despite the injury designation, Fox said he was proud of the way San Antonio closed. The Spurs allowed an 18-point lead to evaporate in the third quarter but recovered quickly, pushing the margin as large as 30 down the stretch.
“We know that we have the talent to go on these runs and get up on teams. When you become a good team, it’s when you can put teams away,” Fox said. “Once we got back up, we never looked back, and that’s the team that we want to be.”
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox on closing out a Game 5 win: “We know that we have the talent to go on these runs and get up on teams. When you become a good team, it’s when you can put teams away. … Once we got back up, we never looked back, and that’s the team that we want to be.” pic.twitter.com/cO8GRFqX8x
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Keldon Johnson
The NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year delivered his best game of the postseason on Tuesday, scoring 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
Johnson notched 13.2 points per game during the regular season but had averaged just 7.3 per game in the playoffs entering Tuesday.
“Just playing. I feel like a lot of games in the playoffs I was trying to overthink it, trying to be perfect. Tonight, I just went out there and played. I had fun, attacked the basket, and just played my game. I let it come to me, and shots were falling. I just had to stay with it,” Johnson said. “Even though it’s been a rough playoffs, or a rough stretch of games, just getting it going tonight was a big confidence booster.”
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, on his play in Game 5 after a difficult start to the postseason: “Just playing. I feel like a lot of games in the playoffs I was trying to overthink it, trying to be perfect. … Just getting it going tonight was a big confidence booster.” pic.twitter.com/myAMSBFagQ
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
Devin Vassell
Trailing only Johnson as the Spurs’ longest-tenured player, Vassell said he was glad to see the Sixth Man of the year return to form.
“I was super, super happy for him,” Vassell said. “He’s special. He just has to come out and be aggressive, just like how he was today. Stay confident, get out of his head. He’s a huge part of why we’re in the position that we’re in. When he plays like that, we’re a really hard team to beat.”
Spurs guard Devin Vassell, on Keldon Johnson’s standout Game 5: “He’s special. He just has to come out and be aggressive. Stay confident, get out of his head. He’s a huge part of why we’re in the position that we’re in. When he plays like that, we’re a really hard team to beat.” pic.twitter.com/eihEul2Jwh
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 13, 2026
By Greg Luca, Staff Writer, via San Antonio Express-News